servo1
/ˈsəːvəʊ
/noun (plural servos)
Short for servomechanism or servomotor. the servos should faithfully follow the input commands if the reservoir is holed then the remote brake servo will not be working...
- The servos are attached to the control shaft of the hydrostatic pump on each wheel.
- Computerized servos shift the helical gears and operate the wet clutches.
- Without the generators on, the backup pump takes approximately three seconds to energize the servo.
Origin
Late 19th century: from Latin servus 'slave'.
servo2
/ˈsəːvəʊ/noun (plural servos) Australian informal
A service station.The latter obviously and automatically determines the figures posted at the local servo....
- I took him on a little tour around the servo because I was so excited.
- I kicked stones as I walked along, and decided to stop off at the servo near where I live to get some chocolate or something to eat.
Origin
1980s: abbreviation of service station + -o.